Attention first-time homebuyers in Norfolk and cities everywhere: The old-school process is yesterday’s news: print out the document, sign it, scan it and then email it back. Millennials avoid paper as much as possible. Plus, there could be issues printing correctly or someone forgets to bring all the necessary documents to a meeting.When possible, stick Read more about First-Time Homebuyers, Mortgages and Documentation[…]
First-time homebuyers in Virginia can tell within two seconds if your website is “professional” enough. They grew up with the Web and know what a “nice” website looks like versus one that hasn’t been updated or redesigned in years. Aside from the look and feel, your website should also contain an updated bio and an explanation on Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Will Judge Your Website — Harshly[…]
First-time homebuyers, particularly in Norfolk, have questions about the process and will not hesitate to ask you. Then, they will go one step beyond and research the answer online to check your accuracy. The lesson with Millennials: know your stuff ahead of time and, if possible, link them to articles, guidelines and further information. They will appreciate your thoroughness. Featured photo: Vadar Systems Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Will Try to Outsmart You[…]
First-time homebuyers in Virginia love technology and know how to access information fast. If you want to impress them, download these apps: Sitegeist: Helps you learn about your surroundings in seconds using publicly available information. Example: average age of people in the neighborhood and popular nearby attractions. Dropbox: Allows you to store documents (contracts, pictures, etc) and share them quickly Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Love These Three Real Estate Apps[…]
As you know, every transaction is different in real estate. Every client, every property and every loan. That’s a good thing because first-time homebuyers can’t stand cookie-cutter deals. It’s why they don’t like to eat at places like Olive Garden and TGI Friday’s here in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and cities across Virginia. The menu is Read more about First-Time Homebuyers Prefer Customization[…]